Letter, Robert Lewis to Betty Washington Lewis

Containers:
Box 17, Folder 1790.02.26
Creator:
Lewis, Robert, 1769-1829 and Lewis, Betty Washington, 1733-1797
Scope and content:

A.L.S. 3 pages. Happy at receiving her letter and sister Carter's lengthy one -- sorry to hear of illness and deaths among the negroes, "... Temple in particular as he was a hearty, strong young fellow and arrived at an age when his services might have compensated his master or mistress for the trouble which is attendant on raising young negroes and the expense incurred, previous to their attaining the age of manhood" -- they have been busy moving the president's household to more commodious quarters -- Mrs. White comes to visit only on public days -- these are crowded occasions -- last evening was at an assembly -- danced with Miss Briscoe -- many there disappointed president and lady didn't attend -- female part glad some of the family appeared -- "For my own part, I am of so much more consequence here than when at home that I believe I shall never be content anywhere else." Post script dated Feb. 27: They have moved into the new house -- unable to find time to buy a toy for Maria. Autograph letter signed, laminated, docketed "Mrs. Betty Lewis", watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as "Rob. Lewis." Post script dated Feb. 27--They have moved into the new house--unable to find time to buy a toy for Maria.

Language:
English .

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Location of collection:
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
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